plural grana
ˈgrā-nə 
: one of the lamellar stacks of chlorophyll-containing thylakoids found in plant chloroplasts
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The root of granum is linked to Proto-Indo-European Be sure to check out my blog for my daily Wordle and Strands guides as well as all my other writing about TV shows, streaming guides, movie reviews, video game coverage and much more.
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Originally, granum referred to individual seeds or kernels of cereal plants, but its meaning expanded to include small particles, measurements (like grains of salt or sand), and even textures in materials (like wood grain).
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Originally, granum referred to individual seeds or kernels of cereal plants, but its meaning expanded to include small particles, measurements (like grains of salt or sand), and even textures in materials (like wood grain).
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Granum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granum. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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